However, Central Library's Passport Office does have renewal form DS-82 available for your convenience. Remember, a current passport photo is required. You can have a photo taken at the library for a $10 fee for each applicant.

It is the applicant's responsibility to mail in the completed application, photos, and passport fee. The library cannot mail renewal applications on your behalf.

If any of the renewal conditions shown above are not met, you must follow the instructions for applying for the first time, in person.

Passport Cards

A passport card is also an option for travelers. However, the passport card can only be used for land and sea travel between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, & the Carribbean.

The passport card fees are different than passports. They are payable by check or money order only to the U.S. Department of State

FAQ

How long does it take to receive my passport?
Routine application processing takes 6-8 weeks.

What if my name has changed?
The name on your passport should match your evidence of identity and citizenship. To change your name on a passport or as a proof of identity, you must submit a marriage certificate, or a certified copy of the court decree substantiating the change.
To have a replacement passport issued, submit this document with a completed
Form DS-5504, following the Department of State instructions on the document.
If more than one year since the date of issue has passed, you must submit Form DS-82
(or DS-11, if appropriate) and pay the applicable fees.

Can I get a passport for my child?
For all children under age 16:

Children must accompany you to apply for a passport.

All applications for children under 16 require both parents' or legal guardians' consent.

Birth certificates must be submitted for all children showing parental relationship (even if the child has had a previous passport).

For all children age 16 to 17:

The minor must appear in person.

For security reasons, parental consent is required.

Consent may be implied by a parent's signature on the fee payment check; in some cases, an affidavit of consent may be requested.

If your child does not have identification of his/her own, you need to accompany your child, present identification and co-sign the application.

I have an expired passport. Can I renew it by mail?
If the passport is an adult passport, is not damaged, was issued within the last 15 years and was issued in the same name (or the name change can be documented), you can renew it by mail.

I have a family emergency and need a passport immediately. What can I do?
Contact the National Passport Information Center and the staff there will advise you. There is no charge for this call.

What if the name on my passport doesn't match the name in which I've purchased my airline tickets?
Airlines strongly encourage you to buy tickets with the exact name listed on your passport.
If you have purchased international flight tickets, be sure the name you use on your passport application will match the name on your airline tickets.
To change your name on a passport or as a proof of identity, you must submit a marriage certificate, or certified copy of the court decree substantiating the change.

VisasPassport application acceptance agencies do not handle visas. A visa is an endorsement or stamp placed by officials of a foreign country on a U.S. passport that allows the bearer to visit that foreign country. Foreign entry requirements vary by country. Visas are obtained through consular offices. Some travel agents handle visa requirements.

Travel to Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada or Mexico
All travelers to and from the Americas, the Caribbean, and Bermuda are required to have a passport or other accepted document that establishes the bearer's identity and nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.Those traveling by land or sea can use the new Passport Card.